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Sen. Steve Conway, D-South Tacoma, has been awarded the 2014 “Senator of the Year Award” by SMART Union, formerly known as the United Transportation Union, for his commitment to the safety of railroad workers throughout Washington state. Specifically, Conway co-sponsored legislation last session that would require at least two crew members to be onboard trains to ensure safe operation. “It is ...

Thanks in part to the legislative efforts of Sen. Steve Conway, D- South Tacoma, the South End Recreational Area debuted its new Spray and Play Water Park in a grand opening ceremony June 1. Spray and Play is a unique playground that sits on the 75-acre South End ...

OLYMPIA –State Democratic legislators held a work session today to cast a light onto a considerable and growing problem -- retirement insecurity, or the degree to which Washingtonians are unprepared for retirement. One in four Washington residents between the ages of 45-64 years old has $25,000 or less in savings for retirement. In ...

Olympia - Returning to civilian life from combat zones and military service can be a difficult challenge. Thanks to recently passed legislation, our veterans will have extra support when adjusting to life back home. The Veterans Innovation Program (VIP) was created in 2006 to provide returning veterans small loans, jobs training and employment assistance. ...

Olympia- Wage theft is a major problem in Washington State, especially in the underground economy, but a variety of bills introduced this year to address this problem failed to pass the Senate. Senate Bill 5360, sponsored by Sen. Steve Conway, D-South Tacoma, is an exception ...

Eager to hear the priorities and concerns of the 29^th Legislative District, Sen. Steve Conway hosted a town hall meeting at the Pacific Lutheran University Bookstore on Feb. 22. Conway answered a variety of questions from a diverse group of citizens from around the district. Transportation was an especially ...

Who: State Senator Steve Conway, D-South Tacoma What: 29^th Legislative District Town Hall Where: Garfield Book Company at Pacific Lutheran University- 208 Garfield St S #101, Tacoma, WA 98444 When: Saturday, February 22 10:00am to 12:00pm Why: Senator Conway will be available to answer questions, address concerns, and ...

Olympia – Recently discharged servicemembers who were relocated to Washington would be eligible for in-state tuition earlier, thanks to legislation unanimously approved last week by the Washington State Senate. The Federal GI grant currently provided by the federal government applies to in-state residents, with relocated residents facing a one-year waiting period before they ...

Last week the Washington State Senate passed Senate Bill 5127 to remove age restrictions from structured settlement agreements. In June of 2013, Sen. Conway wrote an op-ed that appeared in the Tacoma News Tribune which outlined the problems and failures of SB 5127. The op-ed was republished on the website “The Stand” and ...